BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printer-friendly)
Tender roasted sweet potatoes filled with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes for a hearty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
→ Meats
04 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Garnishes
08 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on baking sheet. Bake for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender.
02 - In saucepan over low heat, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Stir continuously until heated through and well coated.
03 - Remove roasted sweet potatoes from oven. Allow to cool slightly, then slice each lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create space for filling.
04 - Divide BBQ chicken mixture evenly among sweet potatoes. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven. Garnish with sliced green onions, diced red onion, dollop of sour cream, and fresh herbs. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It is ridiculously forgiving and works with whatever leftover meat you have on hand
- The combination of sweet and smoky flavors hits every satisfying craving in one bite
02 -
- Do not skip pricking the sweet potatoes with a fork or they might explode in your oven
- Keep the BBQ chicken warming on the lowest setting so it does not dry out while waiting for the potatoes
03 -
- Rub the sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and salt before roasting for extra flavor
- Let the roasted potatoes cool for about 10 minutes so they are easier to handle when stuffing